POSITION: Quality Assurance Specialists I, II, III, IV LOCATION: Edgewood, MD (APG) STATUS: Full time – Contingent Hire TRAVEL: Up to 25% CLEARANCE: Active Secret Clearance required BENEFITS: 401K, Life/Health/ Dental/Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Tuition Reimbursement.

JOB SUMMARY: Patricio Enterprises (PE) is seeking Quality Assurance Specialists to provide support to the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical and Biological Defense (JPEO-CBD). The JPEO-CBD exists to manage our nation’s investments in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) defense equipment.  The ideal candidate will have a CBRN background and experience supporting a Government program office.  The candidate will be responsible for providing quality assurance oversight and support to programs within the JPEO-CBD portfolio and external agencies, such as government laboratories, as required. Such support includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Lead the IPT on all multi-service support issues
• Lead the Government team during Contractor logistics support review sessions
• Monitor supportability requirements in relation to the established requirements for cost, schedule and performance
• Ensure integration of all support elements to maximize system deployment, supportability and mobility
• Develop fielding plans and logistics demonstration plans, and coordinate them with stakeholders

Education and Experience Required: PE is seeking to fill positions ranging from level I to level IV.  Candidates will be evaluated against the level commensurate with their demonstrated experience and education. 

EOE. PROTECTED VETERANS/INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. Patricio Enterprises Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Required Skills Required Experience

Requirements:

• Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this position requires U.S. Citizenship status.
• As required by Federal Contract, be at least 21 years of age
• Speak, read, write, and comprehend English
• Pass Background Investigation
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must Possess a valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass pre-employment and annual Physical Fitness Readiness Test.

Meet one of the following experience/education requirements for Security Officer:

• Three (3) years security experience within past five (5) years, 
• An Associate’s degree, or at least 60-semester hours college credit in any field of study.